Classic Doctor Who Marathon
Join us tonight for a Fourth Doctor double feature! Destiny of the Daleks followed by City of Death, featuring Tom Baker as the Doctor
Tonight at 7pm
Showcase
He picked cotton as a child growing up in the Jim Crow South. But Willie Stewart overcame through education, moving North, and finding a new home in Tacoma where he is now a living legend. We're sitting down with Willie Stewart on this edition of Northwest Now.
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This fun, high-energy webinar will show you how to build flexible, engaging learning experiences using free PBS videos, games, and hands-on activities! Earn 1 Washington State STEM clock hour by attending this free, one-hour session!
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60s and 70s Soul Celebration
The legends of 60s and 70s soul music return to perform their biggest hits. Featuring The Temptations, James Brown, Patti LaBelle, The Chi-Lites, The Spinners, Sam Moore, and more.
Sunday at 8pm
Death in Paradise
Welcome to the idyllic island of Saint Marie. With its beautiful tropical charm, you might mistake it for paradise...until you see its murder rate. We're back with a new detective inspector - Londoner Mervin Wilson.
Mondays at 7pm
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LIVE TV Schedule
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June 10: Free webinar for educators, camp counselors, and program leaders running summer camps!
This fun, high-energy webinar shows you how to build flexible, engaging learning experiences using free PBS videos, games, and hands-on activities! Learn how to seamlessly blend learning with camp-style play and exploration. Earn 1 Washington State STEM clock hour by attending this free, one-hour session!
Fridays at 7:30pm
Here's what's coming up on Northwest Now:
6/5 Willie Stewart
6/12 Pat Cashman
6/19 The Casket Maker
6/26 Racing Into the Past
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Northwest Now - KBTC's Weekly Public Affairs Show
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The Clean Cut Boys Club Haircut Marathon
A unique barber shop in Tacoma will be hosting a unique fundraiser and how you can help.
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52 Weekends In The Pacific Northwest
A local blogger writes a book for locals displaying weekend getaways right here in the Northwest.
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Menopause Executive Order
Governor Bob Ferguson signs an executive order to help women experiencing menopause.
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